How many pupils does Rayner Stephens High School have?

Rayner Stephens High School has 628 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Rayner Stephens High School's Ofsted rating?

Rayner Stephens High School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023).

How does Rayner Stephens High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Rayner Stephens High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 35.1 in 2025/26.

Is Rayner Stephens High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Rayner Stephens High School is part of STAMFORD PARK TRUST.

Where is Rayner Stephens High School?

Rayner Stephens High School is located at Yew Tree Lane, Dukinfield, Tameside, SK16 5BL.

Rayner Stephens High School

Yew Tree Lane, Dukinfield, Tameside, SK16 5BL

Requires Improvement

Inspected 26 September 2023

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

35.1

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

628

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Rayner Stephens High School

Rayner Stephens High School is an academy sponsor led in Dukinfield, Tameside, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 628 pupils on roll. It is part of STAMFORD PARK TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 35.1 (2025/26). 47.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Tameside →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 628 / 831 (76%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 26 September 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

47.2%

Free school meals

18%

EAL

4.6%

SEN support

14.7%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

35.1

Attainment 8

112 pupils

23.2%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

43.8%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

87%

Sustained destination

79%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

13.1%

Overall absence

36.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

38.2

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.8 vs 2023/24

16.4

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

13.83

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

£51,450

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 23% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,600 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£9,008

Spend per pupil

£9,704

Income per pupil

50%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Yew Tree Lane, Dukinfield, Tameside, SK16 5BL
Phone: 01613382374
Head Teacher: Martin Davies
Website: https://www.raynerstephens.org.uk/

Academy Trust

STAMFORD PARK TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Rayner Stephens High School?: Rayner Stephens High School is an academy sponsor led in Dukinfield, Tameside, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Rayner Stephens High School have?: Rayner Stephens High School has 628 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Rayner Stephens High School's Ofsted rating?: Rayner Stephens High School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023).
How does Rayner Stephens High School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Rayner Stephens High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 35.1 in 2025/26.
Is Rayner Stephens High School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Rayner Stephens High School is part of STAMFORD PARK TRUST.
Where is Rayner Stephens High School?: Rayner Stephens High School is located at Yew Tree Lane, Dukinfield, Tameside, SK16 5BL.

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